Advanced Reading Concepts
Worthington Kilbourne High School, 1826 Glenn Ave, Columbus, OH 43212
About
Advanced Reading Concepts offers instruction in speed reading and reading improvement. The program focuses on reading speed, comprehension, and concentration skills in small, instructor-led speed reading classes and seminars. Courses and seminars are available for both teens and adults.
• Ages: 13–18 years old
• Schedule: There are no courses currently scheduled.
Advanced Reading Concepts was founded in 1977 and has 35 years of experience. Its mission states that the speed reading courses and seminars give participants reading speed, comprehension, and concentration skills along with confidence to succeed at work, in school, on tests, and in life. The program offers custom-tailored speed reading instruction for groups and provides a review flash drive called a WIIFM Stick with eye charts for computer, slides of concepts, and extra drills for practice. It has a proven track record of helping people who have ADHD and some with dyslexia, and it emphasizes retraining the eyes to move faster to allow greater focus and fewer distractions. The Ohio Society of CPAs gives one hour of credit for each hour of class time.
Bonnie James is president and a founder of Advanced Reading Concepts and is described as a speed reading expert and dynamic presenter. She was named Small Business Person of the Year by the Grandview Area Chamber of Commerce, has been listed in Business First's “Who's Who in Business Education and Training,” and is sought after nationwide as a speaker and trainer for conferences, associations, schools, corporations, the government, and the military. She was interviewed as the speed reading expert for an article on PolitiFact.com, was honored by the General Assembly of the State of Ohio Senate for Outstanding Achievement, and was recognized as a distinguished graduate and outstanding alumnus by the University Education Dean of the College of Education and Human Ecology. Senator Sherrod Brown and State Representative Ted Celeste sent her recognition letters, and she has helped thousands of busy people achieve their goals in education, business, and life. Her awards include Distinguished Graduate of the College of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University (2011), the Career Achievement Award from the Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology (2008), finalist for Woman of the Year in the TopCat Awards from Tech Columbus (2008), Micro Entrepreneur of the Year in consumer services from INCREASE Community Development Corporation (2007), and Featured Entrepreneur in Business First (2007).
Bob James is vice president of business development and works with clients and partners to bring speed reading courses and seminars to corporations, associations, other non-profits, and government and military installations nationwide. He is an experienced business professional with over 25 years of experience in marketing and sales of professional services and systems in the US and internationally, and he has a BS degree in engineering and an MBA in marketing and business economics. The leadership team consists of Bonnie James as president and founder and Bob James as vice president of business development.
Advanced Reading Concepts has presented seminars at the Ohio Society of CPAs Business & Technology Expos and CPE days on numerous occasions. It has also presented Reading Faster to Understand More seminars at conferences for the Project Management Institute, Midwest Veterinary Association, Ohio Health Care Association, International Association of Administrative Professionals, South Dakota Pharmacy Association, Ohio Pharmacy Association, Business and Professional Women’s Leadership Conference, and the Ohio Society of Association Executives. Advanced Reading Concepts has a BBB A+ rating.
One testimonial from a corporate course participant states, “Was able to read faster. Good course. Good Instructor. I will be able to use these skills everyday.” Another testimonial from a college student in a public class reports a 917% improvement in reading speed and describes the course as fantastic and highly recommended.
Last updated June 24, 2026.
• Ages: 13–18 years old
• Schedule: There are no courses currently scheduled.
Advanced Reading Concepts was founded in 1977 and has 35 years of experience. Its mission states that the speed reading courses and seminars give participants reading speed, comprehension, and concentration skills along with confidence to succeed at work, in school, on tests, and in life. The program offers custom-tailored speed reading instruction for groups and provides a review flash drive called a WIIFM Stick with eye charts for computer, slides of concepts, and extra drills for practice. It has a proven track record of helping people who have ADHD and some with dyslexia, and it emphasizes retraining the eyes to move faster to allow greater focus and fewer distractions. The Ohio Society of CPAs gives one hour of credit for each hour of class time.
Bonnie James is president and a founder of Advanced Reading Concepts and is described as a speed reading expert and dynamic presenter. She was named Small Business Person of the Year by the Grandview Area Chamber of Commerce, has been listed in Business First's “Who's Who in Business Education and Training,” and is sought after nationwide as a speaker and trainer for conferences, associations, schools, corporations, the government, and the military. She was interviewed as the speed reading expert for an article on PolitiFact.com, was honored by the General Assembly of the State of Ohio Senate for Outstanding Achievement, and was recognized as a distinguished graduate and outstanding alumnus by the University Education Dean of the College of Education and Human Ecology. Senator Sherrod Brown and State Representative Ted Celeste sent her recognition letters, and she has helped thousands of busy people achieve their goals in education, business, and life. Her awards include Distinguished Graduate of the College of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University (2011), the Career Achievement Award from the Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology (2008), finalist for Woman of the Year in the TopCat Awards from Tech Columbus (2008), Micro Entrepreneur of the Year in consumer services from INCREASE Community Development Corporation (2007), and Featured Entrepreneur in Business First (2007).
Bob James is vice president of business development and works with clients and partners to bring speed reading courses and seminars to corporations, associations, other non-profits, and government and military installations nationwide. He is an experienced business professional with over 25 years of experience in marketing and sales of professional services and systems in the US and internationally, and he has a BS degree in engineering and an MBA in marketing and business economics. The leadership team consists of Bonnie James as president and founder and Bob James as vice president of business development.
Advanced Reading Concepts has presented seminars at the Ohio Society of CPAs Business & Technology Expos and CPE days on numerous occasions. It has also presented Reading Faster to Understand More seminars at conferences for the Project Management Institute, Midwest Veterinary Association, Ohio Health Care Association, International Association of Administrative Professionals, South Dakota Pharmacy Association, Ohio Pharmacy Association, Business and Professional Women’s Leadership Conference, and the Ohio Society of Association Executives. Advanced Reading Concepts has a BBB A+ rating.
One testimonial from a corporate course participant states, “Was able to read faster. Good course. Good Instructor. I will be able to use these skills everyday.” Another testimonial from a college student in a public class reports a 917% improvement in reading speed and describes the course as fantastic and highly recommended.
Last updated June 24, 2026.
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